Wood Sorrel

Southern Woodsorrel, sussex wood sorrel (Botanical name: Oxalis dillenii )

Here is a vintage botanical illustration of a plant with yellow flowers and green heart-shaped leaves. The name of the plant is Yellow Wood-Sorrel; the scientific name is Oxalis Stricta. The image is from Wild Flowers of America, published July 17, 1894. Click on image to enlarge. Related posts that may interest you: Columbine Purple...Read More

Thousands of wildflowers grow on our national forests and grasslands, in many shapes, sizes, and colors. Celebrating Wildflowers periodically features a different wildflower plant found on our national forests and grasslands.

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Oxalis carnosa Fleshy Wood Sorrel from William Curtis Best Prints

Wood Sorrel - a Vitamin C rich wild and abundant edible // from Foraging and Feasting

This diminutive plant is a common resident in yards and gardens. Though often overlooked, it packs a bright, citrusy punch! If you pull it out as a weed, I highly recommend consuming it rather than tossing it!

Yellow wood sorrel is both a garden weed and a wild edible. It has a pleasant sour taste, which is why some people call it sourgrass and add it to salads.

Violet Wood Sorrel